Code No: R6-47-MCA R6

M.C.A. IV Semester Regular Examinations, Apr/May 2008

DISTRIBUTED OPERATING SYSTEMS
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Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 60
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Compare and contrast the multiprocessor and the multicomputer systems.

2. With a neat sketch of the architectural diagram, explain the ISO OSI Model.

3. (a) What approach is best suited for distributed environment for handling dead-
locks?
(b) What is a phantom deadlock? How to eliminate a Phantom deadlock?

4. Write about the various models for processor allocation.

5. Explain the different ways of dealing with the files in DFS.

6. Explain the various bus arbitration schemes on a multiprocessor environment.

7. Explain about PRAM consistency and processor consistency models.

8. Explain the goals of MACH OS and discuss about MACH micro kernel.

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